Watford vs Leeds United prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 11, 2025
In the 32nd round of the English Championship, Watford will face Leeds. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, with kick-off at 20:45 Central European Time. Here’s my pick for the winner of this game.
Match Preview
Watford is in its second consecutive season in the Championship, but it cannot yet be considered a serious contender for promotion to the Premier League. The team has had a fairly modest season, although they still have a chance to finish in the play-off spots.
The team had a three-match losing streak, which was broken last round with a draw against Sunderland. Sitting in 10th place, with three points behind the top six, gives some hope for a potential play-off push.
Leeds’ situation is quite similar to Watford’s, as they, too, were recently in the Premier League, but they have solid chances of returning to the top flight. Managed by Farke, Leeds are at the top of the table and are the most prolific team in the competition.
On the weekend, Leeds suffered their first loss in 2.5 months. It happened in an FA Cup home match against Millwall. Despite dominating the game, Leeds couldn’t capitalize on their chances, and Millwall managed to take the win with two goals from their only two opportunities.
Match Facts
- Watford has lost their last four home matches.
- Leeds are unbeaten in their last six away games.
- Watford averages 1 goal per game at home, while Leeds averages 1.6 goals per game on the road.
Probable Lineups
- Watford: Bonk, Abankwa, Andrews, Pollock, Lyarussi, Sissoko, Kaempe, Dele-Bashiru, Chakvetadze, Louza, Bayo.
- Leeds United: Melié, Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo, Tanaka, Groev, Aaronson, Solomon, James, Piroe.
Head-to-Head
Watford has not beaten Leeds since 2016.
Prediction
Leeds were eliminated from the FA Cup after fielding a less-than-strong lineup, but their main focus is promotion. Watford, on the other hand, looks quite vulnerable. My bet is on an away win for Leeds.
